Calcium Deposits in the Shoulder: Symptoms, Causes & How Physiotherapy May Help
Shoulder pain can make everyday activities—such as reaching overhead, lifting groceries, getting dressed, or sleeping comfortably—more challenging. One possible cause is calcium deposits in the shoulder, a condition healthcare providers commonly refer to as calcific tendinopathy (sometimes called calcific tendonitis). Calcific tendinopathy occurs when calcium deposits develop within one of the rotator cuff tendons. While the condition can be painful, many people improve with conservative treatment, and physiotherapy may help reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and support a gradual return to daily activities. What Are Calcium Deposits in the Shoulder? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that
